Entry Level Underground Drillers Offsider | Relocate to Sunny Western Australia

Are you ready for an adventure, looking for a change of scenery and motivated to build a long-term career with some of the biggest names in mining? Then it might be time to join Western Australia’s booming mining industry!

We aim to build the next generation of Drillers, Supervisors and Ops Managers with you… if you’re ready to learn, grow and lead.

Our entry level role will take you across Western Australia’s incredible Pilbara and Goldfields regions, where you will learn new skills, build life-long friendships, and earn serious money as an entry-level Drillers Offsider (Drillers Assistant / Trainee Driller). Keep in mind that this role is the most demanding job in the mines, but well-worth the challenge if you’re up for it.

Here Are The Essentials You Can Expect

• Excellent base salary + bonuses and super.
• Healthy and tasty meals are cooked and provided for you every day.
• 2:1 manageable FIFO shifts out of Perth, WA.
• Comfortable accommodation.
• Utilise our staff house during your relocation
• Career longevity and financial stability.
• Our team’s support and guidance.
• Uniforms and PPE provided.
• And more.

Once on-site, you will learn from the best Drillers, work for some of the most recognisable names in mining, and build life-long connections while enjoying incredible rates + performance bonuses and super!

We will also provide you with all of the required certifications that you will need on-site. Specifically, your Cert II and III. So no need to stress about the nitty gritty! If you decide to take on the surface Drillers’ Offsider role, we will help you upgrade your licence to the required HR status.

Our team will go above and beyond to support you during this transition into the resources sector!

What Is Expected Of You On The Job

• Listen to the Driller and follow their guidance
• Conducting daily pre-start equipment checks
• Completing necessary safety paperwork and processes
• Assisting with routine rig / machine / equipment / tool maintenance and cleaning
• Loading and unloading heavy vehicles
• Assist in set up / dismantle / move rigs and associated equipment
• Manual Handling of drill rods, sample bags, core trays etc
• Other duties as required

To be successful, you must have and provide:

• Unrestricted Manual Driver’s licence
• Relocate to Perth, Western Australia
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Clean National Police Record from within the last 3 months
• A solid commitment to safety
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident
• Working at heights and 4WD ticket (not required, but highly regarded)
• Mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet
• Be willing to put in the hard yards in training.

Serious physical and mental fitness is a must to succeed in Offsiding. This role involves extensive manual labouring, so you will need to cope and perform with the demands of the position, confined spaces, dust and other environmental challenges.

If you meet the above requirements and believe this is the opportunity for you, apply today!

A Little About Us

True Resources is a top-tier recruitment and labour-hire firm. Founded in Western Australia by local people with considerable experience and connections in the mining and resource sector. We focus on providing reliable, efficient, and trustworthy service to both employees and employers. We aim to place only the best candidates with our exclusive base of trusted and sought-after employers.

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Want to Learn More about Drilling?

Watch this introductory video from ADIA to see what it’s like on the job.